The Old Government House Hotel & Spa is the longest established and most historically famous hotel in the Channel Islands and dates back to 1858. Just a minute from St Peter Port High Street, this town hotel offers every facility you would expect of a first class international luxury 5 Star hotel. The OGH has been sympathetically and lovingly restored to retain many original features with modern facilities such as elegant bedrooms, two AA Rosettes restaurant, swimming pool and health club.

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Awarded 'Guernsey's Leading Hotel' in the World Travel Awards 2010/2011.

Awarded Visit Guernsey Gold Award 2009/2010/2011.

Ideally situated in the heart of St Peter Port, The Old Government House Hotel & Spa is the most historically famous hotel in the Channel Islands, dating back to 1858. Retaining many original features but encompassing every modern facility that you would expect of a first class international luxury 5 Star hotel and enjoying a commanding position with views of the neighbouring islands.

Formerly the official residence of The Governor (the Queen's representative to the Bailiwick of Guernsey) and now a member of the award-winning Red Carnation Hotel Collection, The OGH (as it is affectionately known) is just a minute from the High Street. The hotel is within walking distance of Castle Cornet, Victor Hugo's House, the Guernsey Tapestry, Candie Museum and Gardens and the harbour for day trips to the neighbouring islands of Herm and Sark.

There are magnificent sea and harbour views from many bedrooms and suites, and also the Brasserie and Olive Grove where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner.

Sir John Coward Lounge is grand and fabulous and famous for its traditional afternoon teas. Traditional Afternoon Tea is served each afternoon from 2:30pm. Enjoy delicious Guernsey cream with your scones and choose from a large selection of speciality teas.

Rooms

All guest bedrooms are designed to suit the hotels historic individual character, elegantly and stylishly decorated throughout and offering a perfect ambience for business or pleasure. Offering spacious King rooms to Deluxe Suites all are equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen televisions, bespoke linen and complimentary Wi-Fi internet throughout the hotel.

King rooms are designed to the highest standard using rich fabrics and have a classical ambiance. A King room consists of a king size bed (that could be made into twin beds), two easy chairs, writing / dressing table and up-lighter. Many of the King rooms have sea views and a balcony (a small supplement will be charged).

Queen rooms consists of a queen sized bed with many of the rooms overlooking the walled garden and outdoor swimming pool. All rooms have a partial sea view.

Single rooms consist of a double bed for single occupancy, table and relaxing chair with inter-connecting and adapted accessibility rooms available. The Old Government House Hotel are unable to accept pets (except guide dogs) and the hotel is non-smoking throughout.

Restaurant

The OGH provides the most sumptuous dishes in the most convivial of surroundings and this quality is reflected in the award of two AA Rosettes and a Gold Award by VisitGuernsey. There are two distinctive restaurants - the intimate Governor's fine dining restaurant or the more informal French style OGH Brasserie, both treating guests to world-class dining.

Governor's Restaurant is Guernsey's most romantic and intimate fine dining experience offering a superb 7 - course Menu Dégustation et Vins. The Governor's fine-dine restaurant is regarded as the finest on the Island and enjoyed by both the finance community and discerning locals alike. Decorated in a bohemian style, this historic restaurant features pictures and memorabilia of Island governors and can be hired as a private dining room.

French Chef de Cuisine, Jerome Barbançon, has designed a seasonal menu reflecting the success of many classical French dishes. The food is complimented by a small but select traditional wine list featuring wines from some of the best regional growers in France, to dine in Governor's really is a dynamic and memorable experience.

The French Chef prepares each dish using the freshest local and Continental ingredients and locally caught seafood. Both restaurants are popular with hotel guests and Islanders alike.

The French style Brasserie offers guests an informal style of food and service offering breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the year. There is a resident pianist in the Brasserie. The OGH Brasserie also offers pre and post-theatre suppers for near-by St James.

When the weather is warm in the Summer months, food and wine can be served "al fresco". The garden has views over the harbour and dining by the pool with food from the griddle is popular with guests throughout the summer season.

The Olive Grove is perfect for idyllic al fresco dining and barbecues. There are daily barbecues in the Olive Grove during summer.

Swimming Pool

There is a heated outdoor swimming pool (open seasonally from April until October) at the Old Government House Hotel. It has its own pool bar serving drinks and snacks.

Spa

The Spa at The OGH provides the ultimate facilities to soothe, refresh and rejuvenate body and mind. The well appointed 'wet' area offers two luxury Whirlpools, a Sauna, Steam Room and Chill Out Room for you to unwind and relax.

There are a range of Elemis facial treatments for men and women, Elemis Body Rituals and Exotic Therapy, St Tropez Tanning and Massages including Head, Hot Stone Therapy, Reflexology and Reiki.

Located just a short walk from the town centre is The OGH's 'Revolution Health Club' - Guernsey's most exclusive private gym.

Free to use by hotel guests, it has a gym equipped with top-of-the-range Life Fitness cardiovascular and resistance machines with qualified fitness instructors on hand to assist you.

Conference Rooms

The Old Government House Hotel has a dedicated Meeting & Events team and offers seven state-of-the-art conference rooms capable of handling up to 300 delegates. Included in the rates is high speed Wi-Fi, an overhead projector for use with slides and one flipchart with pens. Additional equipment such as data projectors, slide projectors, television monitors, DVD players etc are available for hire either from the hotel or from a local company at applicable rates.

Private dining and banqueting facilities and customised menus for corporate, social or themed events are available.

The Colborne Room is the OGH's main conference room - an elegant room with its own bar and cloakroom facilities, the Colborne room is self-contained for all events. The Colborne Room offers high chandeliered elegance for private dinners. It can be arranged in a number of styles: Banquet for 72, boardroom for 50, classroom for 43, dinner or dance for 60, theatre for 110 and reception for 150 people.

The Douglas & Dalrymple Rooms provide the flexibility to offer lunch or dinner in a private adjoining room and there is also a patio that can be hired for tea and coffee breaks or private drinks reception with the option of a marquee. They can be arranged in a number of styles: Banquet for 40, boardroom for 40, classroom for 24, theatre for 50 and reception for 75 people.

The Doyle is the OGH's smallest conference room with facilities designed to accommodate boardroom meetings, small presentations, private lunches or dinner parties. It can be arranged in a number of styles: Banquet for 15, boardroom for 15, classroom for 12, theatre for 25 and reception for 25 people.

The Regency Room is a popular function room offering high chandeliered elegance with spectacular views over Guernsey's neighbouring islands. Access to the Regency can also be gained directly from the hotel garden entrance in Hirzel Street. It can be arranged in a number of styles: Banquet for 220, boardroom for 90, classroom for 130, dinner or dance for 180, theatre for 300 and reception for 275 people. The large size makes it ideal for wedding receptions.

There is a small intimate boardroom with a capacity for six delegates, ideal for smaller meetings or makes a perfect interview room. It can easily be converted into a private dining area and can be arranged in Banquet or Boardroom arrangement for 6 people. The Boardroom can be hired by the hour.

There is also a spacious lounge area called Sir John Coward available to hire and is the ideal place to meet together informally or to use as a 'break-out' area in conjunction with the Doyle Room and Boardroom.

Weddings

The historic and superbly located Old Government House Hotel is the ideal venue for your wedding reception and has had countless receptions held there since the building was the official residence of the Lt. Governor of Guernsey.

There is a choice of three superb conference rooms (see 'Conference Rooms') rooms plus a private patio for a drinks reception, and a picturesque secluded garden with views overlooking St Peter Port and the neighbouring islands.

With outstanding food and service in a friendly atmosphere and an experienced team who are there to help, The OGH is the perfect stylish setting for your special day.

King rooms are designed to the highest standard using rich fabrics and have a classical ambiance. A King room consists of a king size bed (that could be made into twin beds), two easy chairs, writing / dressing table and up-lighter. Many of the King rooms have seaviews and a balcony (a small supplement will be charged). It includes en-suite bathroom with bath and shower, tea and coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone, trouser press, laundry service, iron and boards, digital interactive television, pay movies, free Internet and Web access, telephone voice mail and messaging, wake-up call, 24 hour room service, complimentary evening newspaper and a complimentary bottled water on your arrival.